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10-Minute Hunan Chicken

This Hunan chicken recipe combines juicy chicken stir-fried with tender veggies in an authentic savory and spicy Hunan sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s WAY better than takeout! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 358
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken thigh skinless, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon almond flour or cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon oil
For the stir fry:
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 3 cups broccoli chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped
For the Hunan sauce:
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili paste I used sambal oelek
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch or xanthan gum

Method
 

  1. Make the Hunan sauce by whisking together the chicken broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, white vinegar, brown sugar, chili paste, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, add the chopped chicken and almond flour. Lightly mix together.
  3. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan or wok over medium heat. Stir fry the chicken until mostly cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan.
  4. Add the sesame oil to the pan. When hot, add the minced garlic and ginger and stir fry for several minutes.
  5. Add the remaining vegetables and cook until mostly tender, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken back to the pan, then add the Hunan sauce. Let it bubble and thicken for several minutes before removing from the heat.

Notes

Notes:
  • To Store: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.
  • To Freeze: Place the Hunan chicken in a shallow container and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • To Reheat: Either microwave for 1-2 minutes or pan fry until warm and sizzling.
Nutrition:
  • Serving: 1 serving
  • Calories: 358 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Sodium: 1319mg
  • Potassium: 527mg
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Vitamin A: 1471 IU
  • Vitamin C: 64mg
  • Calcium: 33mg
  • Iron: 2mg
  • Net Carbs: 4g